Power of prayer works for vocations April 24, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Vocations If you’re skeptical about the power of prayer in fostering religious vocations, consider the extraordinary example of Elizabeth Louisa Rolls Vaughan.
Vatican revives centuries’ old school for young artisans April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The school offers three specialized programs: woodworking; masonry and decorative and ornamental plastering; and stonework and carving.
Papal trip to Hungary: War, migration likely to top agenda April 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believe strengthening Christian values can make Europe a better place, but they have key differences when describing those values and how they should be promoted.
Favorite flowers of spring, a monster truck, cupcakes, and more (7 Quick Takes) April 23, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window What is your favorite spring flower? I struggle to answer this question because I love all the colors and varieties.
Vatican to bring pope’s encyclicals to life in architecture exhibit April 23, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Commemorating 10 years since the election of Pope Francis, the Vatican will physically represent the teachings of his encyclicals at the Venice Biennale international architecture exhibition May 20 to Nov. 26.
Iraq minorities, including Christians, still struggle 20 years after U.S.-led invasion and 6 years after victory over Islamic State April 23, 2023By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Twenty years after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq started and six years after Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State, whose attacks started in 2014, the country’s religious minorities are still trying to surmount challenges.
Boston ‘SatanCon’ prompts Catholics to respond with prayer and the Gospel April 22, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Prayer, sacramental grace and the cultivation of virtue are Catholics’ most effective responses to an upcoming satanist convention in Boston — and the event itself is an opportune moment for Catholics to give witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Two potential Black Catholic saints inspire audiences through theatrical productions April 22, 2023By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Father Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) and Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman (1937-1990) both endured and triumphed against the sin of racism in their own eras and in the Catholic Church, offering future generations of every race a timeless legacy of what it means to live in the freedom of following Jesus Christ.
Supreme Court blocks lower court’s restrictions on abortion pill, leaving drug on market April 21, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court said April 21 it would block a lower court’s restrictions on an abortion pill, leaving the drug on the market while litigation over the drug proceeds.
In Yemen, amid world’s worst humanitarian crisis, dozens of people are killed seeking help ahead of feast days April 21, 2023By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News At least 85 people were killed in a crowd surge in Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, April 19 as needy residents in the war-torn nation flocked to receive charity handouts from local merchants.
Pope asks Papal Foundation to work for church unity April 21, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News By calling itself the “Papal Foundation” and supporting projects identified by the Vatican, members of the U.S.-based group have an obligation to promote the unity of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said.
Papal academy launches study center to evaluate Marian apparitions April 21, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Pontifical International Marian Academy has created a commission to study and monitor cases of alleged Marian apparitions and other mystical phenomena.
